Status:
valid
Authors:
(Malme) Fontella
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bradea 5: 381 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240537
Description
Orthosia dusenii (also called Dusen's Quaker, among many other common names) is a moth native to the Palearctic ecozone. It has a wingspan of 32–36 mm and is brownish-grey in color. It is found in open habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Orthosia dusenii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orthosia dusenii is a white to pink color, with a five-petaled corolla. The seeds are small, black, and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orthosia dusenii is a shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division. Seeds can also be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Orthosia dusenii
Orthosia dusenii can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.
Orthosia dusenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthosia dusenii?
Orthosia dusenii
What is the common name of Orthosia dusenii?
Dusen's Orthosia
Where is Orthosia dusenii found?
Mexico
Species in the Orthosia genus
Orthosia congesta,
Orthosia eichleri,
Orthosia mollis,
Orthosia loandensis,
Orthosia cassythoides,
Orthosia ellemanniae,
Orthosia scoparia,
Orthosia arenosa,
Orthosia itatiaiensis,
Orthosia tarmensis,
Orthosia urceolata,
Orthosia virgata,
Orthosia multiflora,
Orthosia umbrosa,
Orthosia stenophylla,
Orthosia dusenii,
Orthosia extra-axillaris,
Orthosia glaberrima,
Orthosia misera,
Orthosia ramosa,
Orthosia rubens,
Orthosia smaragdina,
Orthosia stipitata,
Orthosia cynanchoides,
Orthosia woodii,
Orthosia guilleminiana,
Orthosia pearcei,
Orthosia bonplandiana,
Orthosia calycina,
Orthosia cardozoi,
Orthosia henriqueana,
Orthosia meridensis,
Orthosia parviflora,
Orthosia pubescens,
Orthosia selloana,
Orthosia stannardii,
Orthosia ventensis,
Orthosia angustifolia,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,